Buying guides

The best hiking sandals in our roundup are rugged enough to take on the wild and are also a great look at the beach or pool too

Our pick of the best women's hiking tops are comfortable, breathable and durable, making them ideal choices for all-day walking and trekking trails

Our pick of the best trail running socks, tested for protection and comfort for your off-road adventures

Our roundup of the best women’s ski jackets and snow sports jackets reveals essentials for the slopes that work just as well for winter hiking too

We've selected the top water shoes to suit you, whether you're into swimming, kayaking, SUP, coasteering or just splashing about in the shallows

Our selection of the best pop-up tents: shelters that pitch ridiculously fast, fit most budgets and come in all shapes and sizes

Our roundup of the best hiking socks will keep your feet dry, comfortable and protected in any weather

The best base layers, from merino and bamboo to synthetic and hybrid tops, to keep you warm on your adventures – tested by experts

Our top pick of the best women’s gilets, hiking vests and body warmers are ideal for walking, working and playing outdoors

The best camping mattress or airbed adds a whole new level of comfort to camping – here are the models we’ve enjoyed snoozing on most